TEST BANK | Introductory Mental
Health Nursing, 5th Edition by
Cynthia Kincheloe | Complete
Chapters | Verified Questions &
Rationales
Course
Mental Health Nursing
1. Which statement best describes mental health?
A. The absence of psychiatric illness
B. The ability to adapt effectively to life's stressors
C. Constant happiness and emotional stability
D. Never experiencing anxiety
Answer: B
Rationale: Mental health is characterized by resilience, effective coping, productive functioning,
and healthy relationships rather than simply the absence of mental illness.
2. Which defense mechanism involves refusing to accept reality?
A. Projection
B. Denial
C. Rationalization
D. Regression
Answer: B
Rationale: Denial protects the individual from overwhelming anxiety by blocking awareness of
painful realities.
3. Which communication technique is therapeutic?
A. "Why did you do that?"
B. "Everything will be fine."
C. "Tell me more about how you're feeling."
D. "I know exactly how you feel."
, Answer: C
Rationale: Open-ended questions encourage expression and foster therapeutic communication.
4. Which nursing action best establishes trust?
A. Making unrealistic promises
B. Maintaining consistency and honesty
C. Sharing personal experiences
D. Giving advice
Answer: B
Rationale: Trust develops when the nurse is reliable, honest, and consistent.
5. Which symptom is most characteristic of generalized anxiety disorder?
A. Hallucinations
B. Persistent excessive worry
C. Elevated mood
D. Memory loss
Answer: B
Rationale: GAD involves excessive anxiety and worry occurring more days than not for at least
six months.
6. Which intervention is appropriate during a panic attack?
A. Encourage group discussion
B. Leave the patient alone
C. Stay with the patient and speak calmly
D. Ask complex questions
Answer: C
Rationale: Remaining with the patient and providing calm reassurance reduces anxiety.
7. Which neurotransmitter is most closely associated with depression?
Health Nursing, 5th Edition by
Cynthia Kincheloe | Complete
Chapters | Verified Questions &
Rationales
Course
Mental Health Nursing
1. Which statement best describes mental health?
A. The absence of psychiatric illness
B. The ability to adapt effectively to life's stressors
C. Constant happiness and emotional stability
D. Never experiencing anxiety
Answer: B
Rationale: Mental health is characterized by resilience, effective coping, productive functioning,
and healthy relationships rather than simply the absence of mental illness.
2. Which defense mechanism involves refusing to accept reality?
A. Projection
B. Denial
C. Rationalization
D. Regression
Answer: B
Rationale: Denial protects the individual from overwhelming anxiety by blocking awareness of
painful realities.
3. Which communication technique is therapeutic?
A. "Why did you do that?"
B. "Everything will be fine."
C. "Tell me more about how you're feeling."
D. "I know exactly how you feel."
, Answer: C
Rationale: Open-ended questions encourage expression and foster therapeutic communication.
4. Which nursing action best establishes trust?
A. Making unrealistic promises
B. Maintaining consistency and honesty
C. Sharing personal experiences
D. Giving advice
Answer: B
Rationale: Trust develops when the nurse is reliable, honest, and consistent.
5. Which symptom is most characteristic of generalized anxiety disorder?
A. Hallucinations
B. Persistent excessive worry
C. Elevated mood
D. Memory loss
Answer: B
Rationale: GAD involves excessive anxiety and worry occurring more days than not for at least
six months.
6. Which intervention is appropriate during a panic attack?
A. Encourage group discussion
B. Leave the patient alone
C. Stay with the patient and speak calmly
D. Ask complex questions
Answer: C
Rationale: Remaining with the patient and providing calm reassurance reduces anxiety.
7. Which neurotransmitter is most closely associated with depression?
